What AATD does

AATD, LLC is a privately held Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA 8(a) certified federal contractor founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The company serves U.S. federal agencies — primarily the Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, Veterans Affairs, and Pacific Command — through two integrated business lines: a Value Added Reseller (VAR) practice that distributes IT hardware, unified communications, security, and healthcare IT products via multiple contract vehicles (NASA SEWP V, SDVOSB set-asides, SBA 8(a), NATO BOA, GSA Schedule), and a proprietary compliance software business anchored by GUICE² and the newly announced Universal Governance Data Layer (GDL). AATD holds one of only four SDVOSB Group B positions with 8(a) certification on NASA SEWP V, out of 25 total holders, providing sole-source and set-aside access to a $20B government-wide acquisition vehicle with $4B+ in annual federal market exposure.

AATD's proprietary technology stack includes GUICE², a cloud-based compliance management engine that systematically analyzes large regulatory document sets to identify conflicts, inconsistencies, and redundant requirements. Documented deployments include analysis of 1,000+ DoD compliance issuances (yielding a 19% recommended regulatory reduction) and 1,300+ Air Force Instructions covering 300,000+ statements (yielding a 40%+ recommended reduction). The GDL, introduced in February 2026, layers AI governance on top of GUICE² by transforming statutory law into a machine-readable System of Record and anchoring autonomous AI agents to verified compliance data via API integration, addressing FY2026 NDAA mandates (Sections 1512, 1532, 1534).

AATD's revenue model combines hardware/software resale, professional services, managed maintenance, and recurring compliance SaaS subscription streams. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales to federal customers, supplemented by a channel partner model that onboards Fortune 500 technology vendors into AATD's SDVOSB contract for federal resale. Pricing is quote-based through federal procurement vehicles with multi-year contract cadences; SEWP V fees are 0.34%. The leadership team — including veterans Vernon Putnam (Chairman/President, 30-year Air Force career), Curtis Frost (CEO), Dr. George Cross IV (Chief Technical Advisor, former Microsoft/Unisys/Avanade/IBM), Cyril Uy (EVP IT VAR), Paul Salazar (VP Partner Solutions), and Darrell D. Jones (Chief Strategy Officer, former head of U.S. Air Force Personnel) — provides deep federal buyer relationships but no external venture capital or institutional investment has been disclosed.

Name

AATD

Legal name

AATD, LLC

Website

https://aatd-llc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AATD, LLC is a federally certified SDVOSB and SBA 8(a) contractor providing IT hardware/software resale and proprietary compliance management software (GUICE² and the Universal Governance Data Layer) to U.S. federal defense and civilian agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal IT Solutions and Compliance Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Responsible AI, AI Governance & Compliance Services (BPAEAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audit, Explainability & Accountability Tooling (traceability, reporting) (HDAAAKAL), AI Observability, Monitoring & Evaluation Platforms (Drift, Quality, Safety) (HDAEANAF), Enterprise Architecture & IT Operating Model (BPAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Federal IT contracting
• Compliance management software
• Value-added reseller
• Government IT solutions
• AI governance platform

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Value Added Reseller - Hardware and Software Products: Resale of IT hardware (laptops, PCs, servers, network appliances), software, unified communications, security solutions, and healthcare IT systems to federal government agencies through contract vehicles.
2. Professional Services: Implementation services including project management, software deployment, system networking, cabling, systems training, change management support, and ongoing maintenance.
3. Compliance Management SaaS (GUICE2): Cloud-based compliance management Solution as a Service leveraging proprietary GUICE2 software to help clients address compliance challenges.
4. Managed Maintenance Services: On-premise IT related managed maintenance, remote and on-call maintenance and support for both software and hardware.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AATD operates as a federal Value Added Reseller (VAR) and solution integrator, reselling IT hardware, unified communications, security, and healthcare IT solutions to U.S. federal agencies through contract vehicles such as NASA SEWP V, SDVOSB, SBA 8(a), GSA Schedule, and NATO BOA. The company also develops and sells proprietary cloud-based compliance management software (GUICE2) and the Universal Governance Data Layer (GDL), an AI governance platform that anchors autonomous AI agents to verified statutory law.

Product overview

AATD operates as a Value Added Reseller (VAR) and solution integrator offering two proprietary software platforms — GUICE² and the Universal Governance Data Layer (GDL) — alongside a broad portfolio of IT hardware and software resale products. GUICE² is a cloud-based compliance management SaaS that automates the analysis of large regulatory document sets to identify conflicts, inconsistencies, and redundant requirements; it serves as the compliance engine powering the GDL. The GDL is an AI governance layer that transforms statutory law into a machine-readable System of Record, anchoring autonomous AI agents to verified compliance data to prevent hallucinations and meet federal mandates. Complementing these platforms, AATD resells IT hardware (laptops, PCs, servers, network appliances), unified communications solutions, security systems, and healthcare IT (EHR, telehealth), supported by managed data migration and maintenance services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GUICE2 (Compliance Management Engine) A proprietary, cloud-based compliance management Solution as a Service (SaaS) that systematically identifies conflicts, inconsistencies, and redundant requirements across large regulatory document sets. It processes compliance issuances, directives, and instructions to deliver actionable reconciliation and regulatory reduction recommendations. Targeted at federal agencies such as the DoD and U.S. Air Force.
• Universal Governance Data Layer (GDL) An AI governance solution that leverages GUICE2 to provide a machine-readable System of Record anchoring autonomous AI agents to verified statutory law. Delivers logic anchoring via API integration to prevent AI hallucinations and ensure 100% regulatory compliance alignment for federal mandates including FY2026 NDAA Sections 1512, 1532, and 1534.
• IT Hardware Resale A full range of hardware including laptops, PCs, servers, network appliances, mobile computing devices, desktop and thin clients, infrastructure routing and switching solutions, cabling, and power/cooling systems from partner manufacturers. Resold to federal government agencies through contract vehicles.
• Unified Communications Software-based and hardware-based unified communications and collaboration solutions including UCaaS, small-to-medium business and enterprise communication platforms, video conferencing, and contact center solutions. Sold to federal agencies.
• Security Solutions Physical access and biometric systems, CCTV surveillance, network cybersecurity, end-point security, and mobile device (BYOD) security solutions. Sold to federal agencies through contract vehicles.
• Healthcare IT Solutions (including EHR) Healthcare IT solutions including Electronic Health Records (EHR) system implementation, project management, system networking, cabling, training, and change management. AATD delivered a best-of-breed EHR system to VA VISN 9 spanning five facilities across three states serving over 120,000 veterans annually. Targeted at VA medical facilities and federal healthcare providers.
• Data Migration Services A managed data migration process encompassing data review and analysis, governance framework development, data cleansing, managed metadata environment categorization, migration script and plan development, and test migration execution. Offered to federal agencies for enterprise data migrations.
• Managed Maintenance and Support Services On-premise IT related managed maintenance, remote and on-call maintenance and support for both software and hardware. Includes implementation services such as project management, software deployment, system networking, cabling, systems training, change management support, and ongoing maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 19% reduction in DoD compliance requirements recommended through GUICE2 analysis
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Tyler TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationTyler Technologies (NYSE: TYL) provides integrated software and technology services to the public sector. Their end-to-end solutions empower government entities to operate more efficiently. Tyler has over 37,000 installations across 12,000+ locations in all 50 states, Canada, Caribbean, Australia. Named to Government Technology's GovTech 100 list five times and Forbes' Most Innovative Growth Companies list three times.
• RoncocoreTechnology or IntegrationRonco is an integrated communications technology company delivering system design, installation and continuous support for Federal Government agencies. Core competencies include Premise and Cloud-based Unified Communications, Contact Centers, Telecommunications Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure and Audio/Visual Solutions. Third-generation privately owned small business headquartered in Buffalo, NY with 10 branch locations.
• Performance LogicsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPerformance Logic offers healthcare organizations a dynamic platform for managing quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives. Over 300 healthcare organizations use their platform for safety/QA inspections, compliance audits, environment of care rounding, project management, and performance metrics tracking.
• N-Ovation Technology Group (NTG)coreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing best-in-class IT Network Design, Architecture and Integration Services. NTG implements emerging technologies worldwide for Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, and non-profits. Specializes in secure enterprise WiFi, cloud computing, network design, migration services for on-premises IT infrastructure.
• IntuceosecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCloud/Data Analytics company providing solutions requiring modern data infrastructure, visual analytics applications, or AI/ML-based application services. Has offices in Florida and DC serving customers including Johnson & Johnson, Chrysler, Lockheed Martin, Caesars, and Pearson.
• Global Telehealth Services (GTS)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationGTS has developed a remote patient monitoring and telehealth SaaS platform allowing healthcare providers to monitor streamed vital data from remotely located patients as well as video telehealth using HIPAA compliant video. Currently working with Veterans Administration (VA) and sponsored for FedRamp certification expected in first half of 2022.
• Feith Systems and SoftwaresecondaryTechnology or IntegrationFeith provides commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) records management package RMA iQ. RMA iQ is DoD 5015.02 certified and has multiple ATO's on-premises, as well as ATO's on AWS GovCloud IL-4 and IL-6 environments. Ensures compliance with Federal Records Act and NARA's Universal Electronic Records Management (UERM) requirements.
• Durabook FederalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading manufacturer of rugged computing solutions including Durabook line of laptops, mobile tablets and e-tool cabinets. Focuses on all DoD and Federal Government customers. Products are designed, manufactured, and tested in-house for maximum quality and reliability. Purpose-built, cost-effective, ruggedized solutions with high performance and low total cost of ownership.
• ClemNetsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationClemNet helps Engineers deliver High-Availability Networks. Their Operational Technology networks are built for today's security environment.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Iron Bow Technologies: Iron Bow is a federal IT solutions provider with deep DoD and civilian agency presence offering hardware, software, collaboration, cybersecurity, and managed services. It competes with AATD on federal IT contracts and shares a similar partner/VAR-driven GTM model.
• DLT Solutions (TD SYNNEX Public Sector): DLT Solutions, now part of TD SYNNEX Public Sector, is a major federal IT aggregator and VAR offering software, cloud, and security solutions through government contract vehicles. It directly parallels AATD's role as a procurement-vehicle-enabled bridge between technology vendors and federal buyers.
• Insight Public Sector: Insight Public Sector is the government-focused arm of Insight Enterprises, providing IT hardware, software, and services to federal, state, and education customers. It is a direct competitor on federal IT procurement vehicles and overlaps with AATD's VAR and unified communications portfolio.
• CDW Government: CDW Government is a major IT solutions provider to federal, state, and local government agencies, offering hardware, software, and integrated services. It directly overlaps with AATD's hardware resale, unified communications, security, and managed services offerings to federal buyers.
• Unison Technologies: Unison Technologies is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing IT, engineering, and program management to federal defense and civilian agencies. It is a direct SDVOSB peer competing for federal set-aside contracts and partner-driven VAR opportunities.
• By Light Professional IT Services: By Light is an SDVOSB federal IT and cyber services provider serving DoD and intelligence community customers with software engineering, network operations, and training. It competes with AATD on federal set-aside contracts and shares the SDVOSB go-to-market advantage.
• N-Ovation Technology Group: N-Ovation Technology Group is a certified SDVOSB providing IT network design, architecture, and integration services to government and Fortune 500 customers. It is both an AATD partner and a near-identical SDVOSB federal IT peer competing for the same set-aside contracts.
• Carahsoft Technology Corp: Carahsoft is the largest federal IT value-added reseller, distributing thousands of technology products to federal, state, and local government through contract vehicles. It is the closest direct peer to AATD's VAR business, competing for partner relationships and federal IT procurement share on vehicles like NASA SEWP and GSA Schedule.

Emerging players

• RegScale: RegScale is a compliance and governance platform purpose-built for security frameworks like CMMC, FedRAMP, and NIST. It is a direct peer to AATD's GUICE² and GDL offerings in the federal compliance management and AI governance software category.

Broad incumbents

• ECS Federal: ECS Federal is an ASGN company providing federal IT solutions, AI/ML, cyber, and digital transformation services across DoD, civilian, and intelligence agencies. It is a broader incumbent competing with AATD on larger federal IT and AI-enabled solution contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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